Bree k Aid Fund Passes $1 000
The Bree k Aid Fund reaches a thousand dollars as Bluefield localities rally to support the war effort. Contributors include Louis Spanos E B Lewellyn Pete Loizos James Konstantin Constantinou Groover Telly Pappas W O Hager Woodyard Economopou Fred Duncan Tom Gent Jimmy Rantis and numerous others who pledged varying amounts after banking hours at local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad War Fund
Pinnaci Royal
Ideal
Doughboy
Jimmy’s
Leslie's
Louis Spanos
E. B. Lewellyn
Pete Loizos
Cece
James Konstantin
James Constantinou
Groover
Pete) Pappas
W. OR. Hager
Economopou
Pappas
Fred Duncan
Tom
Jimmy Rantis
Price on Wang Ching-Wei Stated by Paper as Traitor
The article denounces Wang Ching-wei as an arch traitor to the republic and the paper. It condemns the Nanking regime as an isp ist and asserts any puppet recognition would sever normal ties with foreign countries. It vows China will fight on until victory is won, asserting freedom, right, and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang Ching-Wei
Republic
Nanking
China
Pacific
Examinations Held for Public Assistance Bureau Jobs
About 1000 exams were given today across 11 West Virginia cities for 21 job types in the public assistance merit system including administrator and three county director grades. Morgan Town supervisor Carl M. Frasure led the session. applications for nine health unemployment and public assistance jobs are due December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Carl M. Frasure
Morgantown
Merit System
Health
Unemployment Compensation and Public Assistance
Teckie Bluefield
Logan
Hun
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Martinsburg
Tobacco rolls into Huntington warehouse
Huntington West Virginia November 30 Trucks piled high with burley mark the arrival of the first of about 2 500 000 pounds to be sold at West Virginia only tobacco market December 4 Huntington warehouses open Prices expected to compare with 1938 40 average Lancaster head of Huntington Warehouse Co predicts many farmers from West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio district will trade crops for about 650 000 to processors J B McLaughlin of the state agriculture department will join in the opening ceremony Lancaster expects sales to be 750 000 pounds below last year due to crop control Cecil Johnson and John McNeal of Point Pleasant and Nicholasville Ky are noted tobacco market veterans a preview market opening is tentatively set by the agriculture department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Burley
West Virginia
Favora
Maver A. Lee Lancaster
Huntington Warehouse Co
West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio
J. B. McLaughlin
State Department of Agriculture
Lancaster
Cecil Johnson
Nicholasville
John McNeal
Point Pleasant
Department of Agriculture
Grace invites old crowd to Jimmy's restaurant gathering
An informal message asks Grace to arrange a reunion at Jimmy's restaurant in Blue Ridge with former friends Madge, Clara, Nellie, Bessie, and Mary and their families in Beckley, Bristol, Wytheville, and Grundy for a pleasant get together this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy's Restaurant
Blue
Madge
Clara
Beckley
Nellie Bristol
Bessie
Wytheville
Mary
Grundy
Deaths and Funerals of Charles E Clapp in Centralia WA
Mrs L L Dickenson of Taze well learns of the sudden death of her brother Charles E Clapp 67 at his Centralia Washington home. A native of Russell County Virginia he spent his early life there and later worked in the Buchanan County lumber trade. He married Jennie Sawyers who survives. He moved to Washington forty years ago and remained in lumber until retirement due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Dickenson
Tazewell
Charles E. Clapp
Centralia
Washington
Russell County
Virginia
Buchanan County
Jennie Sawyers
Il Health
Memorials for Luttrell and Swain Advance in Obituary Notices
Theodore Martin Luttrell aged 74, Cedar Bluff pioneer, dies at home after long illness. Survived by wife and seven children Mrs H L Hanshaw H J Luttrell George Luttrell Ted Luttrell Bill Luttrell Mrs Roy Ferrell all Indian and Mrs Clarence Kins Beckley. Services at Cedar Bluff Pres church this afternoon with Womeldorf and Shughart officiating. D M 8 85 of Pulaski dies Friday. Swain of 1220 Folk Street is his son. Funeral at New Virginia Methodist church today at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Martin Luttrell
Cedar Bluff
H. L. Hanshaw
H. J. Luttrell
Eorge Luttrell
Ted Luttrell
Billttrell
Roy Ferrell
Clarencekins
Beckley
Womeldorf
Shughart
Jones Chapel
D. M
Pulaski
State network broadcast notes sales through 1941
The sales will continue in 1941 with a recess for the art holidays.
Winning contract in a deep finesse play
A deep finesse, prepared by careful, deliberate play, lets South secure the game. East is the dealer and North is vulnerable with the rooklike A10 and KJ10 arrangement, while West holds A4 and Ko4 in the suit.
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South
Bidding and play test Bou in diamond contract
In a bridge contest South faces a club danger after six diamonds opened by North West. Bou strips trumps then uses spades to set up decisive club play, leading to a final discard and finessing to prevent loss. Merwin Maier’s partner yesterday is noted in the hand description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
East
South
Dann
Jack
Bou
Declarer
Merwin Maier
Bridge bidding puzzle from The Four Aces column
The item presents a contract bridge bidding scenario with a pass recommended given a minimum opening bid and a weak response from the opponent. It notes scoring for pass and outlines how to obtain the Four Aces system outline by mail, plus a Russia camel diet digression.
Bramwell Man Struck by Car Injures Henderson Named Victim
Ernest of Bramwell suffered injuries when struck by an automobile driven by J. W. Wyrick of Bedford Street at the Roanoke and Mercer streets corner. Police said Cataline darted into the street. taken to Bluefield Sanitarium with non life threatening condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Bramwell
Adlai? Urged For CFNate In West Virginia Senate Race
Veteran lawmakers weigh bids for speaker and senate president as the Democratic caucus nears. Senator Neely defends independence on voting matters while Charleston leaders eye possible challengers including Fred Shinn, with Lafon or Randolph seen as likely senate leaders. Peller and Paull also discussed as potential candidates amid a crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iny
Neely
Fairmont
James Kay Thomas
Charleston
Campa
Mas
Peller
Paull
Italian Eleventh Army Reinforces Greek Front
Front dispatches report a new Italian unit formed weeks ago is playing a key role in holding Greek positions in some sectors while launching offensives in others. High command says Italian lines hold against Greek attacks as counter-attacks develop behind heavy air sorties. Each division reportedly comprises two Italian Blackshirt infantry regiments and one artillery and one engineer regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Command
Mine Safety Lamp Class Aids Mercer County Miners
A new Mine Extension Service class, organized on the Bluefield State Teachers College campus, offers Negro miners in Mercer County access to safety lamp study. Directed by West Virginia State College and Bluefield staff, instructor J A Shelton leads sessions every Saturday at 11 AM with leaders including Charles Johnson, J K Hill, and J E Erwin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield State Teachers College
Mercer County
West Virginia State College
Bluefield State
J. A. Shelton
Charles Johnson
J. K. Hill
J. E. Erwin
Crystal
Mariona Cabbel
Princeton
Rufus Hunter
McComas
Monroe Jones
J. H. Saunders
James Willams
Widemouth
Christmas Tree Workers to Meet at Y Tonight
Bluefield Christmas Tree volunteers will hold an organization meeting Monday evening at 7:45 at the YWCA. The annual tree distributes gifts to Bluefield’s needy and volunteers were urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
YWCA
Major Games End With Wide Scores Across 1950s Circuit
Major college results close the season with notable finishes as Stanford thrills 80,000 by two early scoring drives and a late stop on California, Fordham clinches Cotton Bowl invite with power. Texas A&M as Rose Bowl target, Rice and SMU in mix, New Mexico shocks Texas Tech, Auburn defeats Florida amid 16 fumbles, Georgia tops Georgia Tech, LSU beats Tulane, Maryland and W&L tie 7-7, Duquesne leads East, Hardin-Simmons undefeated, Washington tops Washington State, Oregon beats Oregon State, USC dominates UCLA, Santa Clara tops Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Texas Christian
Rice
Baylor
New Mexico
Texas Tech
Auburn
Florida
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Duke
Pittsburgh
Louisiana State
Tulane
Aryland
Washington and Lee
Duquesne
Carnegie Tech
Hardin- S'mmons
Howard Payne
Washington
Washington State
Oregon
Oregon State
Southern California
Santa Clara
Coast
Oklahoma
Court Martial Frees N. Y. Guardsman
New York November 30 Captain John Prout Jr was acquitted by a court martial of charges that he and Private Alfred Quinlan took 1800 rounds of ammunition from the 165th Infantry. Quinlan to stand trial later. In June a Brooklyn federal trial acquitted Prout on conspiracy to overthrow the government but hung on theft of federal property. Prout told the eight man court martial his regiment had marched to federal service and he faced disgrace and ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Prout, Jr
Jamee
New York National Guardsman
Prout
Alfred J. Quinlan
165Th
Quinlan
Brooklyn
Little Armory
Alabama
City and Coalfield Items headline not provided
P.O. Boy 2485 Pomoke advertises fur fashion from 1941, offering fur coat redesign and fully furnished estimates. On premises work at a new fur factory. Vogue posting shows debit and credit slips and general printing and commercial printing services. Phone 2400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vogue
Fur cleaning and dress sale at Bradley's department store
Vogue Shop offers 24 hour fur cleaning on premises with coat rejuvenation for 5.00 and delivery service. Mimeograph paper prints by Telegraph Commercial Printing Co. wholesale. Bradley's clears coats and dresses with racks at 4.96 and 7.95 and Santa visits for all ages.
Grandmother’s 1941 Linen Re sort Clothes and Hats
A short, readable item notes crocheted edges finished on linen pieces from 1941. It highlights handmade garments and hats, reflecting home crafts and the era’s textile practices.
Nazi Warplanes Beaten Off Time After Time
British guns repeatedly hit three German destroyers in action near London front. Javelin, flagship of Mountbatten, involved in the engagement. Dispatches note Mountbatten’s distinguished record last August for courage and duty. Additional reports say air raids left ships yards in Bremen and Cologne in flames after raids on Brindisi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mountbatten
George
Mountbatten
Queen Victoria
London
Bremen
Col
Rhine
Italian
Brindisi
Body of Danasnenes Jr found on road near Kenova
The body of Danasnenes Jr., 28, was found along Route 75 near Kenova tonight in what police say appears to be a fatal incident. Investigators are examining the scene and gathering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenova
Weee
Danasnenes Jr
Slaying Near Wayne County Linked to Jail Escape Attempt
Sheriff says the victim was murdered and thrown from a car after a bullet wound was found in his head. Coroner notes the death occurred recently and implies the crime happened elsewhere. A Huntington man is detained, connected by family ties to a prior homicide during an attempted jail delivery in Kanawha county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Clifford Booten
Eugene P le
H. Osborne
Beryl Langford
Wayne State Police
Huntington
Arper
Ralph Man
Kanawha
Ralph H
Moundsville
Harper
Macabre Funeral Ends for Iron Guard Founder Codreanu
Crowds march through Bucharest in a mass grave ceremony for Codreanu and his 13 lieutenants. Premier Ion Antonescu leads, with ministers from Germany Italy and Spain in attendance. The procession, church bells, and graveside rites mark a stark display as authorities report civil unrest and border tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transylvania
Hungary
Bucharest
Iron Guard
Codreanu
Tron Guard
Ion Antonescu
Horia Sima
Mihai
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Order of
Minh
Green House
Jilava
Assassination Targets Former Carol Regime Officials
A fragment reports an assassination of senior figures in Carol's regime, including four ex prime ministers. The sparse text does not name individuals or locations. Further details are unavailable within the readable material.
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Carol
Home Demonstration Club Installs New Officers
The Kimballton West Virginia Home Demonstration club met at the schoolhouse on Monday afternoon and installed officers led by President Mrs Paul Reed and Vice President Mrs Tennie Moser. Officers include Secretary-Treasurer Mrs FE F Philpott Citizenship Chairman Mrs Fred Snider Major Leader Mrs Frank McGuire Reporter Mrs BE E Britts. The next meeting is December 19 at Mrs B F Philpotts home to exchange Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimballton
Home Demonstration Club
Paul Reed
Tennie Moser
FE. F. Philpott
Fred Snider
Frank McGuire
E. Britts
B. F. Philpott
Talking Movie Promised By Roanoke School Group
The second and third grades will present a talking movie on milk in technicolor soon in Roanoke. Miss Mary Fletcher of Roanoke is a patient at Shenandoah hospital. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fletcher. Frances Fletcher of Roanoke visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. Price, and Miss Prances Price of Pembroke, with Caldwel and the Simpkins family, spent Caldwe l night with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. McDonald in Eggleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Hospital
Mary Fletcher
Roanoke
Shenandoah Hospital
Miss Fletcher
C. W. Fletcher
Frances Fletcher
W Fletcher
Prances Price
Pembroke
Caldwel
Nonda Caldwellev
W. H. Simpkins
Eggleston
G. B. McDonald
Westmark named for Lorraine Saar frontiersmen
Berlin reports Nazi official Joseph Buerckel announced Lorraine and Saar will be renamed Westmark as Germany’s western outpost. He cited Hitler’s order and said the population exchange between France and Germany completes a frontier clarification to prevent future war.
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Berlin
Lorraine
Saar
Germany
Westmark
Joseph Buercke
Saarbruecken
Adolf Hitler
Buerckel
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Breek Aid Fund
Price
Grace
Swain
Aasi
North Pass
Sappia
Howard Schenken
Jacoby
Schenken
Bell Syndicate
Russia
Ernest Cataline
Adsier
Dugl
Taranto
Italy
Air Ministry
Holy Cross
N. Y
Lady Fair Beauty Shop
Fairfax Street
J. E. Dishman
City
P.O. Boy
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland St
Bradley's
Santa
America
Kimballton, W. Va
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